Allard Prize
Democracy is not only a mechanism for choosing leaders.
At its core, it is a recognition that every person has equal dignity, equal worth, and a voice that should matter. That is why weakening de...
According to UNESCO and the Committee to Protect Journalists, over 85% of journalist killings worldwide go unpunished. The message is clear: truth-telling carries little protection and high risk.
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Security and development are deeply connected — neither can exist without the other.
And without respect for human rights and the rule of law, lasting prosperity is not possible.
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Maria Ressa on the importance of choosing courage over comfort — and why defending truth, facts, and democratic values requires action from all of us.
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Exposure is often treated as the endpoint of anti-corruption work. In reality, it is only the first step.
Revealing abuse creates public awareness, but awareness alone does not produce acc
Big crises often begin small — with the harm of one individual.
But so does change. When individuals act, and when we work together, small efforts can build into meaningful, lasting impact.
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We are not powerless.
Maria Ressa reminds us that truth, facts, and accountability do not survive on their own — they depend on people willing to defend them.
The fight for truth is the fight f...
We may not all be in the same place — but we are all in the same system.
Kofi Annan reminds us that when systems fail, the consequences are shared. Lasting solutions require partnership across sec...
When systems fail, courage speaks.
Howard Wilkinson risked everything to expose one of the largest money-laundering scandals in history. His actions remind us that integrity demands bravery — and ...
We may not all be in the same place — but we are all in the same system.
Kofi Annan reminds us that when systems fail, the consequences are shared. Lasting solutions require partnership across sec...
When systems fail, courage speaks.
Howard Wilkinson risked everything to expose one of the largest money-laundering scandals in history. His actions remind us that integrity demands bravery — and ...
Democracy is sustained by courage, protected by rights, and upheld by the rule of law.
Nelson Mandela’s words remind us that freedom of speech, equality, and human dignity are not guarantees — the...
True accountability requires responsibility, repair, and the courage to make things right. It is the foundation of trust, justice, and communities where people feel heard and belong.
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We honour Daphne Caruana Galizia, Allard Prize Laureate.
She exposed corruption with relentless courage — and did not stop.
Her work remains a powerful reminder of the importance of truth and accou...
What drives corruption? Scarcity.
In this TED Talk, Efosa Ojomo explores how expanding access and opportunity can reduce corruption and strengthen societies. When innovation makes essential goods ...
We honour Daphne Caruana Galizia, Allard Prize Laureate.
She exposed corruption with relentless courage — and did not stop.
Her work remains a powerful reminder of the importance of truth and accou...
Welcoming Mouhamadou Diagne to the Allard Prize Advisory Board.
At the World Bank, he led efforts to confront corruption through investigation, enforcement, and accountability.
He joins us as we ...
Welcoming Rhoda Weeks-Brown to the Allard Prize Advisory Board.
Former IMF General Counsel, she has shaped global financial integrity and accountability.
She joins us at a pivotal moment as we ex...
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Stephen Lewis.
A lifelong advocate for justice, human rights, and global accountability, he was the first keynote speaker at the inaugural Allard Prize cere...
Whistleblowing is often framed as a moral choice. In reality, it is a structural risk.
When institutions fail to protect those who speak up, retaliation becomes predictable — and silence becomes t...